Gray’s jumper extended the Golden Bears’ lead to 68-65 with 1:01 to go. With 5 seconds left, Brittany Boyd stripped Kelsey Plum before Plum could attempt a tying 3-pointer. Boyd made two free throws to seal it.

After trailing 54-46, Cal (15-7, 7-4 Pac-12) pulled even at 56 and took the lead for good at 65-64 on Gennifer Brandon’s jumper with 2:29 left.